Recent content by Garauld

Here's the cutter I bought for $17: Oil filter cutter

I ordered the oil filter cutter and should be able to open my 5k filter in a couple days when I receive it. I'll post my evaluation thereafter.

FWIW, I use an orange paint marker acquired from Harbor Freight.

A little off topic - I marked my tires early on so I could keep track of where I moved them. I took my GX in for the 5k checkup a while ago and the write-up summary mentioned rotating the tires. I checked them when I got home and surprise - they were never rotated. You could use a paint pen...

I got 6700 on my '25 OT. Just got back from having a couple beers with my hockey buds last night. 13 mi from the bar to home running approx. 25% town and 75% highway at 60-65. 22.3 mpg. I can't complain.

Sorry, no - I need them when I plan to carry passengers. FWIW - this should have been a private message (PM), not a public post.

Cool install! Does that panel just pull straight off?

Looking at the trailer wiring schematic, one of the pins is protected with a 40A fuse (Sub Batt) through a relay that will only power it on with the GX in aux mode either/or running. I suggest checking for voltage on the trailer connector pins and then pull the Sub Batt fuse (in passenger side...

I'm surprised it works (Red to 4 and Black to 1) as there is only a 10A fuse showing on the #4 circuit. I suggest checking the compressor amperage draw. #3 is the ground. Will your compressor only run when the GX is running? Pin 5 is fed through a 40A fuse and would be my choice (Red...

Here's the trailer wiring diagram for your GX. Maybe it will be of assistance.

cmfhsu - thanks for the info. My OT fob turns off (I think/hope) when I press and hold the lock button while pressing the unlock button twice. I then have to physically press the unlock button on the fob to unlock the doors. Fob proximity will not unlock the doors. I've wondered how I could...

How can I measure signal strength that is emanating from my key fob when it is in my possession away from the car?

I bought and installed a metal lockable OBD cover. Why? I've read that one of the primary ways a would-be thief steals a vehicle is to access the ECU is through the OBD. I do not know if my GX55 OT could be stolen this way but it was what I considered to be cheap insurance.

I changed my oil yesterday and it was rather easy. I first drove it onto ramps under the front wheels and used a impact driver and a 10mm socket to quickly remove the front skid plate. I previously installed a Fumoto oil drain valve which, if you plan to change your own oil, is worth the money...

Same here so I spray painted the dipstick wetted area with matte black paint which helped.